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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.75, 937.55 and 430.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.75, 937.55 and 430.85 is: 594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.75 : 937.55 = 430.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.75/937.55 = 430.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.75x = 937.55 × 430.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.75x = 403,941.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,941.26/679.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.25

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